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# UAA Small Tank

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uaa-small-tank-ocds-h6vhtk-06a91b). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NPL Management Limited: "UAA Small Tank". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £245,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NPL Management Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/npl-management-limited-coh-02937881)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £245,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 September 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), Water filtration apparatus, Water tanks
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uaa-small-tank-ocds-h6vhtk-06a91b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06a91b`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uaa-small-tank-ocds-h6vhtk-06a91b#tl-md)

## Description
NPL is seeking a solution for design, development and integration of a new underwater acoustics open tank test facility. This notice is split into lots; stakeholder and supplier management and collaboration will be the responsibility by NPL. All lots will be integrated into a wider system, and the integration activities will be managed by NPL including collaboration between suppliers as required.
The facility will be comprised of an open water tank (Lot A), a water filtration system (Lot B) and a gantry-type positioning and control system (Lot C). Acoustic test panels and hydrophones will be deployed into the open water tank. The test panels and hydrophones are mounted on the control and positioning system to perform material characterisation and hydrophone calibration activities. These activities will take place by scanning test panels and translating the hydrophones in the water.
The schematic block diagram of the facility includes overall room dimensions. Please engage with this notice and NPL Procurement to receive the attachments.
The requirements specification provides all relevant details for the open water tank, water filtration system and positioning and control system. The high-level PBS indicates what NPL Engineering and suppliers will be responsible for; any requirements relevant to the operating room will be the responsibility of NPL Estates which will be managed by NPL internally but are given in this notice as they help to provide context to the wider system. Please engage with this notice and NPL Procurement to receive the attachments.
This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow on Invitation To Tender.
The specifications in the Lots below is not an exhaustive list and further details will be provided in the tendering documents.
This requirement is structured into three distinct lots. Suppliers are invited to submit their interest on a single lot, any combination of lots, or all lots.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: OPEN WATER TANK
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 44611500
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £30,000
- **Description:** NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements. High-level requirements include:
• The open water tank shall have minimum dimensions of 2m (w) x 2m (h) x 4m (l) and maximum dimensions ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/07/2027

### Lot 2: WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 42912310
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000
- **Description:** NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements. Parameters may be relaxed upon agreement. Some high-level requirements include:
• The system shall include a water filtration system tha...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/07/2027

### Lot 3: POSITIONING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 38000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements. Parameters may be relaxed upon agreement. Some high-level requirements include:
• The system shall include a 3-axis positioning and cont...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/07/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F065603-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-13T12:26:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T23:31:48.246Z
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